It’s Your Time To Flourish and Shine
Every second of each day is precious! This is your time to flourish and shine – use it wisely and creatively! I spent some time planning and painting to kick off 2015…what are some steps you can take to get you closer to that vision in your heart?
A goal of mine is to share more of my original inspirational paintings with the world at Envibrance Dream Creations. I’ve decided to plan and work on this goal consistently to ensure that I keep up the traction.
Need a resource to help you keep track of your dreams? I love my Flourish Planner from Monica Lee at Smart Creative Women! It was one of the sparks that inspired me to get my watercolors out again – Monica’s painting on the cover is so inspiring as well as the quotes throughout! Find this planner, other designs and her amazing show where she interviews women in the business of creativity at SmartCreativeWomen.com!
Below listen to my inspirational pep talk for you entering the New Year “It’s Your Time to Flourish and Shine”
From Selma to Ferguson The Dream Lives On: Inspiration from Selma Movie with Oprah Winfrey, Ava DuVernay, David Oyelowo and More
David Oyelowo & Oprah Winfrey star in SELMA, in select theaters Christmas Day, everywhere January 9th. Visit the official site: http://SelmaMovie.com
One dream can truly change the world – when people come together for a greater vision! The film SELMA brings to life a relevant glimpse of the human experience through the dream of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and is powerful and timely – with truths this world truly needs. SELMA is a must see and the message goes deeper into the spirit and far beyond what’s on the surface of the issues we faced then and today.
Why This Film is So Important: What happened in Selma we see happening today is more than a race issue – it’s a spirit issue. We are spirit having a human experience in unique, beautiful vessels that Love created. Darkness tries to keep us from seeking deeper truth and distracts us from seeing Light by having us focus on what we see – the temporary.
We’ve warred among ourselves since the beginning of history but the real issues in life are rooted in the greatest battle at hand – against darkness and principalities, for spirit and eternity. From the genesis of our world to the revelation we have now, it’s time to come back, to return to love and the way God meant our lives to be.
Thank you director Ava DuVernay, Oprah Winfrey, David Oyelowo and everyone involved for bringing us this inspiring story, life-piercing art and the vital message to live a dream of impact that focuses on a higher purpose. #Selma #forsuchatimeasThis #Glory
“I will not be focusing on what I want today – I’m focused on what God wants…His truth is marching on…” – David Oyelowo in the film SELMA
I loved hearing the stories behind the making of this story, watch the full press conference for the SELMA movie below, with the actors, producers and more including David Oyelowo, Jeremy Kleiner, Oprah Winfrey, Tim Roth, Common, Tom Wilkinson, Dede Gardner, Carmen Egojo, Andrew Holland and director Ava DuVernay.
The song “Glory” from the movie, a striking collaboration between John Legend and Common, is so inspiring and has deep truths for anyone to hold on to:
Dream Deeply and Live Boldly: Anything is Possible
Fear not – no matter how your life and circumstances may seem, there is a greater purpose and a miracle is always possible – we were created for the extraordinary…
She thought she was an ordinary girl – but little did she know that she was made for extraordinary purpose that would deliver the gift of light to the world. When she surrendered her life to manifest what seemed impossible, she found out that the greatest dreams are birthed through great Love and miracles…
It may have seemed like a strange way to save the world but there’s such mystery and beauty in the way Love came down to be with us, rescue us from darkness and experience life as us so we can live with Him forever. Just as Mary let God’s dreams flourish through her life – plans that were greater and deeper than she could imagine – let’s do the same and be carriers of love and the greatest dream. Remember in this season and in the upcoming year that with God, nothing is impossible.
God is always greater than our circumstances and His purpose and promises are forever true. He is a God of miracles, marvels and great love for you and I, represented in the present He sent to live among us – Jesus, God incarnate, love personified…Trust that God’s dream and love for you is greater than your own will – He can do the supernatural in our lives if we surrender to a higher story. #letLovelead #Believe #bestill #bethemiracle #anythingispossible
“You are blessed because you believed that the Lord would do what He said.” Luke 1:45
– Julene
Give the Gift of Entrepreneurship: Celebrating Dreams & My Company’s 10 Year Anniversary
Often what you loved to do and dreamed of as a child is a clue and purpose-pointer to what you’re called to do today…
One of my dreams since I was a little girl was to be an entrepreneur and share my art and inspiration with the world. I recently found some of my first business plans that I created with Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) at NFTE South Florida and realized I’ve been an entrepreneur for over 20 years since I was in elementary school and running my current business Envibrance Dream Studios that I started as a teen for 10!I want to pay it forward and share mentorship and wisdom by giving the gift of entrepreneurship to other young dreamers (or the kid in you, remember when you dreamed and was creative without limits?) with this awesome book “The Parents’ Guide to Raising CEO Kids” by Dr. Jerry Cook and Sarah L. Cook. My story is featured here along with other inspiring entrepreneurs of all ages with great advice on how to start a business and cultivate entrepreneurship no matter where you are in life. You can get this book for yourself or a friend here. Another inspiring gift you can give is an inspirational T-shirt/print of your choice from my line Envibrance Dream Apparel I will be doing periodic giveaways on my Facebook page here so join the community to join the party!
Don’t delay on your dreams because you never know who is waiting to hear the hope of your story and to experience the beauty you were made to bring to this world! #LiveYourDreams #TheWorldAwaits #BeaKid #PermissiontoPlay
May Your Dreams Be Merry and Bright!
Christmas reminds me that anything is possible and that Love is the greatest and most powerful gift of all…
My friend Olaf and I want to remind you to live boldly – be uniquely who you’re created to be and shine the dreams in your heart into the world purposefully – YOU are made to be extraordinary and your purpose matters more than you can imagine!
Olaf and I wish you a Merry Christmas – may your dreams be sweet, merry and bright tonight and onward into the New Year! Dare Dreamer and know that your dreams are unique and beautiful, your purpose is extraordinary and wonder-full, anything is possible and you are loved more than you know!
Love, Julene and Olaf 😉
Here are some of my Christmas song faves from some amazing artists for you to enjoy this Christmas season (and if you’re like me many days afterwards:)
